Town Pop. 2,278

Living in Ormesby St Margaret: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ormesby St Margaret scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 52/100 against a town median of 67/100. Ormesby St Margaret places 3rd of 11 in the NR29 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 47 points above the NR29 district's 25/100. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. Lifestyle (19), schools (20) and healthcare (28) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see NR29 postcode district.

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Ormesby St Margaret scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
95.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 118 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rottenstone Lane 20 crimes
  2. 2 California Road 20 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 15 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.758 · PM2.5 6.685 · PM10 11.865 µg/m³
73
Green Space 8
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
20
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Ormesby Village Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Ormesby Village Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department19.7 mi
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital19.8 mi
Ipswich Hospital47.2 mi
Hospital waitsJames Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.4%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,272 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
72
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across Great Yarmouth
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 63 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate48.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.7%Unemployed2.9%Retired34.3%Student2.7%Other inactive11.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.6%Skilled & technical39%Routine & elementary30.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.7%Apprenticeship8.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership83.2%
Among the most-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Great Yarmouth · 2026-27
A £1,609
B £1,878
C £2,146
D £2,414
E £2,950
F £3,487
G £4,023
H £4,828
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
30
Great Yarmouth 4.5 mi
Berney Arms 6.4 mi
Acle 6.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ormesby St Margaret in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Hemsby 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
Filby 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Caister-on-Sea 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Rollesby 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Burgh St Margaret 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Martham 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Great Yarmouth 49 5.0 mi away ⇄
Potter Heigham 35 5.7 mi away ⇄
Upton (Broadland) 34 6.3 mi away ⇄
Acle 45 6.5 mi away ⇄
Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) 60 6.6 mi away ⇄
Burgh Castle 40 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ormesby St Margaret a nice place to live?

Ormesby St Margaret has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ormesby St Margaret is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Ormesby St Margaret?

Ormesby St Margaret is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 218 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ormesby St Margaret?

Among the top-rated schools in Ormesby St Margaret is Ormesby Village Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Ormesby St Margaret in total.

Ormesby St Margaret in context

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Postcode districts in Ormesby St Margaret

NR29 44 ⇄

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